Padmasree Warrior's name frequently comes up as a most likely successor to Cisco CEO John Chambers when he steps down in the next few years; he has called her "among the sharpest technology persons in the world." In her five years at the $48 billion technology company, Warrior has helped Cisco grow through partnerships and acquisitions, including nine in 2013 totaling $4.2 billion. The innovation pro has also been busy joining the boards of file-sharing service Box and Gap. Warrior still finds the time to mentor other women in the tech industry, stay in touch with her 1.46 million Twitter followers and for a nightly meditation routine. A Cornell-trained engineer, she believes a STEM education informs creativity: "Increasingly it's not about knowing all the answers but asking the right questions and figuring out how to get the right answer." More »

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